Principal Township Officer

• Manage and coordinate implementation of national policies, regulations, programmes, projects and Council decisions in the Town Council
• Provide technical support on administrative and legal matters pertaining to the management of the Town Council
• Coordinate plans and budgets for Council activities
• Ensure safe custody of all documents and records of the Council
• Manage the acquisition, utilisation, maintenance and accountability of the human, financial and physical resources of the Town Council
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff in the Town Council
• Enhance collaboration with other Local Councils and organisations on matters relating to development
• Assess taxes and award licences for operating businesses
• Support physical planning and approve structural plans in the Town Council

Qualifications & Experience:

• An Honours Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Social Work and Social Administration, Law, Commerce (Management option), Business Administration (Management option), Business Studies (Management option), Management Science, or Urban Planning and Management from a recognised university
• At least six years of experience, three of which should have been at the level of Senior Township Officer or Senior Assistant Town Clerk in Government, or equivalent experience in a reputable organisation

Skills & Competencies:

• Planning, organising and coordination
• Accountability
• Concern for quality and standards
• Ethics and integrity
• Communication
• Time management